4 weeks ago
Donegal woman to present thesis at Olympic World Conference
Ellevyn Irwin will travel to Monaco in March 2020 to attend the IOC World Conference on the prevention of injury and illness in sport. Her abstract, entitled ‘Clinically-orientated assessments of …
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1 month ago
‘This one’s for you, mum’ – Carn boxer dedicates title to late mother
Boxing can be a lonely business at times, but the Carndonagh woman felt everything but alone.
As she lined up for her National Senior final against fellow Inishowen woman Caroline …
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2 months ago
Lifford’s Emma Dolan to take on the world in Chile
The XI WKF Junior, Cadet and U21 Championships are being held in Santiago De Chile and get underway next Tuesday.
Emma Dolan from Argary, a student at the Royal and …
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2 months ago
Ireland’s first visually-impaired competitor bids for rally glory in Donegal
The 18-year-old, from Castlebar, is Ireland’s first visually-impaired competitor in Irish rallying – and could secure a class victory in the Border Championship tomorrow at the 2019 Donegal Harvest Rally.
7 months ago
RunDonegal Women’s 5K fundraising total revealed
This year’s RunDonegal Women’s 5K has raised €7,513 for the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The event, which was hosted by Finn Valley AC on Sunday, March 31st, had …
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7 months ago
Walk, jog or run in this year’s Vhi Mini-Marathon in Dublin
It is the last chance to enter this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini-Marathon, with entries closing tomorrow, Wednesday, 22nd of May.
The race which is now in its 37th year …
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8 months ago
Local ladies get set for first ever Donegal Women’s Mini Marathon
The Twin Towns will be awash with a sea of purple and pink t-shirts on Sunday 14th April when over 700 women hit the road for the first ever Donegal …
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8 months ago
Nora Stapleton leads the way in new Sport Ireland role
Former Donegal international rugby player, Nora Stapleton, has been appointed as the new Sport Ireland Women in Sport Lead.
The 35-year-old Inishowen woman is leaving her position as the IRFU Women’s and …
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9 months ago
Watch: ’Blue eyed boy’ Ronan Curtis makes it a Mother’s Day to remember
Curtis played for Portsmouth in their win against Sunderland yesterday in the Checkatrade Trophy final at Wembley Stadium.
The Curtis family were in London for the …
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9 months ago
So many winners as 700 complete RunDonegal Women’s 5k
Over 700 took part in Sunday’s event which was held through the Twin Towns.
706 took the starter’s gun which was fired by Triathlon Ireland Development Officer and motivational speaker, …
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9 months ago
Big turnout expected for Sunday’s RunDonegal Women’s 5k
The organisers of RunDonegal Women’s 5k Walk/Run say they are expecting a large turnout out for the Stranorlar-based event which has a start time of 11 am on Sunday 31st …
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9 months ago
Anne Marie makes an impact ahead of Mini Marathon
A local community worker will be putting her best foot forward as she runs for Donegal in the Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon this summer.
Anne Marie Meehan from Mountcharles is …
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9 months ago
Local women called on to put best foot forward and register for RunDonegal
With just over a week to go to this year’s RunDonegal Women’s 5k, event director, Grace Boyle is asking those taking part to get registered as soon as possible.
The …
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9 months ago
Basketball star Siobhan helps Ireland to gold at Special Olympics World Games
North West Special Olympics Club star Siobhan McCay had a golden morning in Abu Dhabi.
McCay was part of the Ireland team that won gold at the 2019 Special Olympics …
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9 months ago
RunDonegal Women’s 5K on track for biggest ever entry figures
There are just three weeks to go until the 2019 RunDonegal Women’s 5K on Sunday, March 31st in the Twin Towns, but organisers are confident they can secure the biggest ever …
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10 months ago
Donegal man taking on toughest test in memory of his biggest supporter
The Bridgend man is known for his hurling and Gaelic success in Burt and for Donegal, but he has recently trained as an adventure-racer.
This year will see Andrew …
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11 months ago
Beaten but unbowed: Donna Barr edged in Ulster Elite final
By Chris McNulty, ringside at the Ulster Hall
The Illies Golden Gloves woman fell on the wrong side of a 3-2 split decision to Canal ABC’s Chloe Fleck in tonight’s …
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11 months ago
Donna Barr looks to make up for lost time in Ulster Elite final
For the last two-and-a-half years, Barr – who previously boxed out of the Twin Towns ABC – has been dogged by a succession of injuries.
Barr has been through the …
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11 months ago
Raphoe boxer Leah Gallen selected on Irish squad for England test
Gallen will feature in the international tournament against England in Bristol on Saturday, January 26.
The Raphoe welter is a three-time Irish champion, who scooped two Irish titles in 2018 …
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11 months ago
Catherine Grier scores as Doncaster reach Champions League quarter-finals
Grier netted one of the goals in a 5-2 win ovcer CDC Altatorre from Spain this morning and Doncaster sealed a last eight spot thanks to a 9-1 win over …
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12 months ago
Organisers aim for 1,000 participants in 2019 RunDonegal Women’s 5k
The 2019 RunDonegal Women’s 5k, which was officially launched this evening. will be run in aid of the Brid Carr Ovarian Cancer Research Fund.
The RunDonegal Women’s 5k will take …
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1 year ago
Letterkenny woman named Person of the Year in Toronto GAA awards
Dani McFadden collected the prestigious award at a ceremony held in the King’s Garden Banquet Hall.
McFadden has been a key figure in the Brampton Roger Casements club …
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1 year ago
Two awards for Milford’s Amber Barrett at WNL annual awards
Barrett collected the Top Goalscorer award and the Milford woman was also named on the Team of the Year.
The Peamount United striker scored 30 goals in the …
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1 year ago
A ‘Fantasy’ world as old school pals take lead roles on California stage
From Chris McNulty in California
Next Thursday, unbeaten middleweight boxer Quigley takes on Freddy Hernandez in the first defence of his NABF middleweight belt.
The following Friday night, dancer O’Meara-Curran …
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1 year ago
These two Donegal women will enter county final history this week
Ardara native Michelle Bennett-Adair and Gaoth Dobhair GAA Club Chairperson Moira Graham will etch their names into the books this weekend.
Picture: Michelle Bennett-Adair and Moira Graham at the recent …
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1 year ago
Defibrillator purchase means Fanad teen Keri Sweeney is back on the pitch again
After six months out of action, due to a heart condition, the talented midfielder was unsure if she would ever get back playing again.
Earlier this year, an MRI scan …
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1 year ago
Ann Marie McGlynn breaks Donegal half-marathon record in Cardiff
McGlynn finished ninth in the Cardiff Half Marathon.
The experienced McGlynn came home in one hour, 13 minutes and 41 seconds – shaving a couple of seconds off the previous …
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1 year ago
Mona McSharry reaches 50m breaststroke final in Argentina
McSharry, a member of the Marlin’s Swimming Club in Ballyshannon, eased into the final in Buenos Aires.
McSharry, from Grange in County Sligo, was third in her semi-final last night, …
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1 year ago
Listen: Castlefin woman wins World bronze – after 28 years out of the sport!
McConnell finished third in the 5k walk, setting a new Donegal record of 27:01.46 in the process.
McConnell made light of the red-hot conditions to finish just two seconds behind …
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1 year ago
Galway Baybes set new record in Donegal Ultra 555k
The Galway Baybes set hearts racing in Donegal last Friday and Saturday when they took on the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra, their second ever ultra cycling endurance race.
The team …
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1 year ago
Downings woman qualifies to fish for Ireland
The Downings woman is a member of the Irish Ladies Fly Fishing Association team who will be travelling to Lyn Clywedog in Wales for this year’s international games
This is …
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1 year ago
Memory of local mother kept the hearts of a community
The Ray Community Group in partnership with Donegal Sports Partnership are hosting an end of season Men and Women on the Move 5K at Ray Community Centre in memory of …
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1 year ago
Galway Baybes get ready to race the Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra 555k
Less than 12 months after their record-breaking performance in the 2,250km Race Around Ireland, the Galway Baybes are gearing up for their next bike racing challenge in the Donegal Atlantic …
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1 year ago
“I was struggling with everything… it was a struggle to talk to people” – Donegal footballer’s concussion hell
The Termon woman played the full hour last Saturday evening as Donegal defeated Monaghan by 14 points in the Ulster semi-final.
That she can be expected to face Armagh in …
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2 years ago
Women of Donegal step up to raise €5,130 for Donegal Hospice
The twelfth staging of RunDonegal attracted a record number of 780 participants and raised €5,130 for the Donegal Hospice.
The event was run in memory of Lisa McGranaghan from Castlefinn who passed away at …
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2 years ago
Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon calls for Donegal entries – are you ready?
Amanda Byram and David Gillick, members of the Vhi Support Team, today launched the 2018 Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon.
The event, now in its 36th year, will be moving back …
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2 years ago
‘We all have a duty to do more to promote female sport’
Just one in three (36%) Irish adults have attended or watched a women’s sports event in the past year, compared to 75% of people attending major men’s events.
In comparison with the …
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2 years ago
RunDonegal 2018 to remember much-loved local woman
Details of the fun female-led RunDonegal 2018 event have been finalised this week, which is expected to draw large crowds again for a great cause.
The proceeds from this year’s …
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2 years ago
A proud day as Aideen Quinn wins Camogie Volunteer of the Year
The ceremony which took place in Croke Park on Saturday past saw volunteers from twenty-five counties (including Britain) being celebrated for their involvement with camogie within their Clubs, Counties …
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2 years ago
‘The best experience ever’ – Catherine Grier’s delight at Irish debut
It was there that the 16-year-old Ramelton woman pulled over her head an Irish jersey with ‘Grier 7’ emblazoned on the back.
Grier was selected for the Irish …
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2 years ago
Video: Here’s how Finesse Gymnastics Club won bronze at Worlds in Norway
Finesse members performed their routine, ‘Miss Invisible’ – which gives the message about the importance of being yourself and inclusion especially about teenagers which is portrayed through gymnastics.
2 years ago
Catherine Grier and Irish team qualify for European Championships
At this weekend’s qualifiers in the Netherlands, the Irish team managed to get through their group and book a spot at the Championships.
Silly Rovers woman Grier scored …
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2 years ago
Catherine Grier scores as Irish Deaf Women’s team begin with Dutch draw
Grier netted as Ireland began the Deaf Women’s Futsal European Championship Qualifiers with a draw against their hosts.
At the Sporthal de Bloemhof, just outside Amsterdam, Grier scored …
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2 years ago
Ramelton’s Catherine Grier off to Netherlands with Irish Deaf Women’s team
The Republic of Ireland, managed by Dave Bell, will face Italy, Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands over three days, from Friday, January 5th, to Sunday January 7th.
All …
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2 years ago
Ballybofey woman selected on Ireland panel for 2018 Six Nations
New coach Adam Griggs has included nine new players, including Feely, who plays for Connacht.
She is the only Donegal native in the squad named by Griggs.
2 years ago
Amy Boyle-Carr joins ever-growing Donegal contingent in Ireland senior squad
The Glenties woman has been named in a panel for a friendly double header against Portugal in January.
Boyle-Carr joins Amber Barrett, Roma McLaughlin and Tyler Toland in …
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2 years ago
Nakita Burke: Letterkenny athlete’s green dream after a golden run
When Nakita Burke first laced up her runners to start into the local 5k circuit – seven or eight years ago, she ventures – running was little more than a pastime. Read More
2 years ago
Amber earns a hat-trick of soccer awards
Amber Barrett was the star of the Continental Tyres Women’s National League awards as she scooped the Player of the Year and Golden Boot honours.
Barrett, a …
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2 years ago
Letterkenny Olympian is the fifth woman across finish line at Dublin Marathon
Letterkenny Olympian Caitriona Jennings put on a fantastic performance at today’s SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon.
Caitriona finished fifth in the women’s category, crossing the finish line in 2 hours, 42 …
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2 years ago
‘A woman I can barely remember, but a mother I’ll never forget’
Agnes Given died of lung cancer in 1981.
Shay Given was just four years of age and the fifth of six children under 11 at the time.
The former Republic …
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